Times of India

The number of taxpayers in India increased by 82% from 2014-15 to 2023-24, and direct tax receipts surged 182%, largely due to better compliance and the use of technology. Personal income tax collections rose significantly, surpassing corporate tax collections for the second consecutive year.

Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal issued arrest warrants for former PM Sheikh Hasina and 45 others for alleged crimes against humanity during the deadly student-led uprising. Notable figures include Awami League's Obaidul Quader, writer Zafar Iqbal, and former judge AHM Shamsuddin Chowdhury Manik.

Supreme Court declares all Bangladeshi migrants who entered Assam post-March 25, 1971, illegal. A five-judge bench validates Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, urging the Union and state governments to accelerate the identification, detection, and deportation processes of these migrants, citing cultural and demographic impacts.

Nayab Singh Saini was sworn in as Haryana CM for the second time at a ceremony attended by top political leaders, including PM Narendra Modi. The new cabinet consists of 11 cabinet ministers and two ministers of state, representing diverse communities. Portfolios will be allotted on Friday.

Former Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif expressed optimism about foreign minister Jaishankar's visit for the SCO meeting, reminiscing about Narendra Modi's visit in 2015. Sharif criticized Imran Khan for damaging Indo-Pak relations and emphasized moving forward without being hindered by past grievances.

Music fans are mourning the loss of former One Direction member Liam Payne, who died at 31 after falling from a hotel balcony in Argentina. Payne rose to fame through The X Factor and was part of the globally successful band One Direction. The group split in 2016, but Payne enjoyed a solo career until his untimely death.

India's Supreme Court upheld Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, granting citizenship to Bangladeshi migrants who entered India before March 25, 1971. CJI D Y Chandrachud deemed the cut-off date reasonable, linked to the Pakistan army's operation in East Pakistan. Despite high migration impacts, the ruling emphasizes Assam's unique cultural and political challenges.

Saumitra Biswas's younger brother has called for a reinvestigation into the 2001 death of his brother, a fourth-year MBBS student at R G Kar Medical College in Kolkata. He claims that the case was mislabeled as a suicide to protect politically connected individuals and links it to a more recent tragedy at the same institution.

The Supreme Court of India acquitted a death row inmate who had spent 12 years in prison, including eight years under a death sentence, for allegedly killing his family. The Court found insufficient evidence to prove his guilt and ordered his release, emphasizing that suspicion cannot replace proof beyond reasonable doubt.

India's labour ministry is set to introduce a social security framework for gig workers, encompassing health insurance and pension benefits. This initiative will benefit those associated with ride-hailing and delivery platforms. Labour minister Mansukh Mandaviya emphasized the need for immediate policy before the full enactment of the labour code, considering the growing workforce in this sector.

The Supreme Court commenced review of petitions aiming to criminalize non-consensual sexual acts by a husband, challenging the legal exception of marital rape in the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita. The bench, led by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud, examined women's right to refuse sex within marriage, questioning the court's power to create new offences.

The Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court will form a special bench to hear a PIL against the lieutenant governor’s power to nominate five assembly members. This move comes after the Supreme Court advised the petitioner to approach the high court first.

An Indian government employee, Vikash Yadav, has been charged in the US for a murder-for-hire plot targeting Sikh separatist leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. Yadav allegedly directed the plot through Nikhil Gupta, who recruited a supposed hitman, later revealed as a DEA confidential source. Yadav is now no longer employed by the Indian government.

Shiv Sena (UBT) has accused the Mahayuti government of making over 50 appointments to state-run corporations just before the model code of conduct was announced, alleging these appointments are illegal and violate election rules. The Election Commission is urged to investigate the timing of these orders.

Former President Donald Trump faced backlash for describing Republican Senator Katie Britt as "young" and "fantastically attractive" during a Fox News town hall. Critics called his remarks misogynistic and irrelevant to the key issues of abortion and IVF access being debated in Alabama.

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau is facing accusations from Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre. Poilievre claims Trudeau lied about India's interference and won elections with China's help. Despite allegations, Trudeau has not revealed specific details. The Conservative leader insists Trudeau is distracting from internal party conflicts and Foreign Interference Commission inquiries.

India has sufficient stock of over 8 lakh tonnes of masoor lentils despite ongoing diplomatic tensions with Canada, a major supplier. Government officials confirm stable prices at Rs 90/kg and continued availability of subsidized lentils under the Bharat brand in retail markets, ensuring no disruption for consumers.

Navi Mumbai police, in coordination with Haryana Police, arrested Sukhbir Singh alias Sukha in Panipat. He allegedly was hired by gangster Lawrence Bishnoi to kill actor Salman Khan at his Panvel farmhouse. Sukha and other gang members conducted reconnaissance of the location since February.

Canada has not acted on India's extradition requests for criminals and extremists, including those involved in fraud, drug dealing, domestic violence, and terrorism. Despite India's efforts and shared evidence, Canada's leniency has turned it into a 'safe haven' for these individuals.

Legislator cites ‘back pain’ for not standing